TOP 5 BEAUTY PRODUCTS OF 2012

Bonjour!

Today I am going to be reviewing my 5 favorite, and most used beauty products of 2012. These are in no particular order, and some of the products might not be on sale anymore.

1. The first product is Benefit They're Real mascara.

This mascara comes in tube which weighs 85g, the tube has a metallic effect on the front, and is made by Benefit. I'm not one for being a massive fan of Benefit products, and owning lots of their items, but this mascara is honestly the best mascara I have ever used as it causes no clumps, and gives a full long lasting lash. One of the reasons this is the best mascara in the UK is because, the brush has bristles all over, and even at the tip of the wand to get right into those corner lashes for a fuller effect. The product is £18.50 from the Benefit website, and I really recommend this to everyone. I have had my Mascara since before December, and use it everyday, it's only just starting to run out so the product does last for a long time.

2. Models Own eyelash curler

I got the Models Own eyelash curlers as a Christmas present last year, I know some eyelash curlers don't really work or just make the lashes go a funny shape, but these ones work very well. The curlers give a nice rounded curve on lashes, and it keeps the lashes in position all day. One thing I would say about this is that once you have curled your lashes with the Models Own eyelash curler, when you look up and your lashes move up as well, it sometimes feels a little odd on my eyelids, this is probably just me being picky, but if you do get this product just beware of that. Otherwise I suggest you buy this as it's only £6.00!

3. Topshop nail varnish in 'Tidal'

This was the first nail varnish I ever bought from Topshop, and I love it! The nail varnish itself is very good, the quality of it is brilliant. I bought this in the colour 'Tidal' which is a pastel matte blue, and dries in under 2 minutes maximum, but considering my attention span when it comes to waiting for nails to dry is quite low, I do manage to smudge my nails very quickly, so if you do have a low attention span then it is probably best you purchase a quick dry nail varnish. When buying Topshop nail varnishes, depending on the colour and whether the varnish is matte or not,you might want to apply 2 coats just for that extra colour boost. Other than that I love Topshop nail varnishes, and the variety of colours are amazing, you can find these here.

4. Naked Pallet by Urban Decay

I currently cannot find a link for this pallet by Urban Decay as it is one of their best sellers, so many people are after this product it's unreal and, I was very lucky to be able to get one. The reason so many people want this pallet is because it is incredible, the colours that come with it are called Virgin, Sin, Naked, Sidecar, Buck, Half Baked, Smog, Dark Horse, Toasted, Hustle, Creep, and Gun Metal. All the colours are natural looking-not bright colours, you can wear these all year round as they are warm yet natural tones. The eye-shadows last all day, and don't crumble off of your skin when applying. There is a brush that does come with the pallet, but I recommend using a 287 Fibre Eyeshadow brush from Mac as it is easier to apply it with that brush, and if you want to blend tones use a 217 Blending Brush from Mac. Overall I really love this pallet from Urban Decay, and the rest of their products for sale are really good aswell.

5. My last and final product is the High Beam Highlighter.

 My last favorite beauty product of 2012 is the High Beam Highlighter from Benefit. I don't usually use highlighters, but I got a sample of this product, and it really does make a difference! To apply this Highlighter you dot, and blend over makeup onto cheek and brow bones-or anywhere you want a glance to linger. The point in this product is to enhance your complexion, but this only works best when it is sunny because, as the sun reflects on your face the points where you placed the Highlighter glow, and define your facial features. The applicant of this product is like a nail varnish wand, but the brush tip is a little thicker, and so is the liquid inside. I would recommend you get this product if you aren't afraid of your facial features being enhanced, and more noticeable.

These were my top 5 beauty products of 2012, I hope you enjoyed reading, and maybe purchase one of these items.
 

Some of the links may be out of date and the items aren't sold anymore in the shop, but at the time when I found and uploaded the post the items were on sale.